Ulsan set for shot at FIFA Club World Cup’s $1 billion prize pool

Reigning K League 1 champions Ulsan HD have a shot at a major payday at this year’s revamped FIFA Club World Cup, which features a $1 billion prize pool shared among participating clubs.

2025-04-01

Ulsan HD coach feels pride, responsibility to represent Korea in FIFA Club World Cup

Representing Korea at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup this summer will bring both a sense of pride and responsibility to Ulsan HD, head coach Kim Pan-gon said.

2025-03-30

'We can learn from this': Son stays upbeat despite Korea’s latest letdown

In light of another disappointing performance by his team in the World Cup qualifiers, Korea captain Son Heung-min said Tuesday he wants his young teammates to hold their heads high.

2025-03-26

Korea blow early lead in tepid 1-1 draw

Korea blew an early lead to draw 1-1 with Jordan in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi on Tuesday, recording a third straight draw after two tepid outings against Palestine and Oman.

2025-03-25

Taeguk Warriors need a reshuffle, different approach after 'worst performance' against Oman

Korea manager Hong Myung-bo faces the challenge of bouncing back in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Jordan on Tuesday after what he called his team's “worst performance” in the third qualifying round during a 1-1 draw with Oman on March 20.

2025-03-23

Lee Kang-in, Paik Seung-ho, Jung Seung-hyun out for World Cup qualifier against Jordan

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in, Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho and Al-Wasl defender Jung Seung-hyun have left Korea’s 2026 World Cup qualifier camp ahead of a fixture against Jordan on Tuesday after sustaining injuries.

2025-03-23

Taeguk Warriors limp to 1-1 draw with Oman in disappointing World Cup qualifier

Korea disappointed in a 1-1 draw with Oman in a third round Word Cup qualifier in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on Thursday night.

2025-03-20

Taeguk Warriors manager faces starting XI headache for World Cup qualifiers

Korean men's national team manager Hong Myung-bo faces a starting XI headache, with big names suffering from disappointing runs of form for their clubs.

2025-03-19

Celtic's Yang Hyun-jun hopes to take pitch against Oman

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun is ready to showcase his skills honed in Scotland for the Korean national team in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Oman on Thursday.

2025-03-18

Korea eyes 2026 FIFA World Cup spot without injured defender Kim Min-jae

Korea will try to inch closer to a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this week without their best defender.